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Library of Congress
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

Attraction type: Library; Government building; History museum
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National Archives
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

Repository where the most important historical documents of the United States are held, such as the original Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution and the 1297 version of the Magna Carta.

Attraction type: History museum; Library; Museum; Natural history museum
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Folger Shakespeare Library
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #68 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The Shakespearean collection at the Folger Library the worlds largest is only open to the more qualified researcher, but theres still plenty to see, like gardens, Renaissance art and an Elizabethan theater.

Attraction type: Library; Other
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Millennium Arts Center
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #114 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

The Millennium Arts Center (MAC) brings fine, visual and performing artists together under one roof. MAC offers venues for artists from all over the United States and the world.

Attraction type: Art gallery; Educational site; Theatre
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Georgetown University
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #150 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Educational site; Historic site
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National Geographic Society's Explorer Hall
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #237 of 280 attractions in Washington DC

An interactive educational experience which includes a simulation of orbital flight and geography questions.

Attraction type: Educational site
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